57 New Testament Symbols
New Testament Symbols Abomination-idolatry-Matthew 24:15; Revelation 17:4; Ezekiel 6:11.
Air-moral influence-Ephesians 2:2; Revelation 9:2.
Altar-approach to God-Matthew 5:23; Hebrews 13:10; Psalms 43:4.
Angel-representative and messenger-Revelation 1:20; Revelation 22:16; Isaiah 63:9.
Anointing-initiation-Acts 10:38; 2 Corinthians 1:21; Exodus 28:41.
Babe-stunted, untaught-1 Corinthians 3:1; Hebrews 5:13; Isaiah 3:4.
Babylon-corrupt worldliness-Revelation 14:8; Revelation 16:19; Daniel 4:30.
Beast-imperial power on earth-Revelation 13:12-18; Daniel 7:17.
Belly-inner man-John 7:38; Romans 16:18; Psalms 44:25.
Blackness-separation from the light-Hebrews 12:18; Jude 1:13.
Blindness-without spiritual perception-John 9:39; John 9:41; Revelation 3:17.
Book of Life-register of the elect or of profession-Php 4:3; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 17:8; Revelation 20:12-15; Revelation 21:27; Revelation 22:19.
Bosom-seat of affection-John 1:18; Isaiah 40:11.
Bow-distant warfare-Revelation 6:2; Psalms 37:14-15.
Bowels-seat of compassion-Php 2:1; 1 John 3:17; Song of Solomon 5:4.
Brass-firmness of judgment-Revelation 1:15; Revelation 2:18; Micah 4:13.
Bread-sustenance-Matthew 4:4; John 6:51; John 6:58; 2 Corinthians 9:10.
Bridle-curb to the flesh-James 1:26; James 3:2; Psalms 32:9.
Brimstone--torment and destruction-Revelation 14:10; Isaiah 30:33.
Camp-earthly organization-Hebrews 13:11; Hebrews 13:13; Revelation 20:9; Exodus 33:7.
Chaff-worthless persons-Matthew 3:12; Luke 3:17; Psalms 1:4.
Cherubim-agency of God’s government-Hebrews 9:5; Ezekiel 10:15-20.
City-center of administration-Hebrews 11:10; Hebrews 11:16; Revelation 21:10.
Cross-self-sacrifice and degradation-Matthew 16:24; 1 Corinthians 1:17.
Crown-victory, dignity, royalty-Revelation 2:10; Revelation 14:14; Lamentations 5:16.
Cup-allotted portion-Matthew 26:39; Revelation 14:10; Psalms 23:5.
Darkness-dense moral obscurity-Acts 2:20; Revelation 16:10.
Darts-sudden attacks-Ephesians 6:16; Proverbs 7:23.
Day-appointed time of activity-John 9:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:8.
Death-alienation from God-Matthew 4:16; 2 Corinthians 1:10.
Dogs-the unclean and contemptible-Matthew 7:6; Revelation 22:15.
Dove-peace and harmlessness-Matthew 3:16; Matthew 10:16; Song of Solomon 6:9.
Dragon-huge destructive power-Revelation 12:3-17; Revelation 20:2; Ezekiel 29:3.
Drunkenness-evil indulgence and frenzy-1 Thessalonians 5:7; Revelation 17:6.
Eagle-swiftness in execution-Matthew 24:28; Revelation 4:7; Revelation 12:14.
Ears-spiritual attention-Matthew 13:15; Revelation 2:7; Psalms 40:6.
Earthquake-overthrow of organizations-Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:12.
Eating-appropriation and communion-John 6:50-58; 1 Corinthians 10:3; 1 Corinthians 10:7.
Egypt-state of nature-Revelation 11:8; Isaiah 31:1.
Eighth-a new beginning-2 Peter 2:5; Revelation 17:11; Leviticus 25:22.
Eyes-spiritual perception-Ephesians 1:18; Revelation 3:18; Revelation 4:6; Revelation 4:8.
Fire-testing judgment-1 Corinthians 3:13; Revelation 3:18; Jeremiah 23:29.
Five-responsibility, weakness-Matthew 25:2; Luke 16:28; 1 Corinthians 14:19 Flood-desolating agencies-Luke 6:48; Revelation 12:15-16; Psalms 90:5.
Forehead marked-open alliance-Revelation 7:3; Revelation 13:6; Ezekiel 9:4.
Four-perfection in nature or for earth-Revelation 4:6; Revelation 7:1.
Fox-crafty enemy-Luke 13:32; Song of Solomon 2:15.
Garments-outward character-Jude 1:23; Revelation 3:4; Revelation 16:15.
Gates-strength, authority-Matthew 16:18; Revelation 21:12-25.
Girdle-for strength and activity-Revelation 1:13; Revelation 15:6; Isaiah 22:21.
Glass-transparent purity-Revelation 15:2; Revelation 21:18; Revelation 21:21.
Gold-divine righteousness-Hebrews 9:4; Revelation 3:18; 1 Kings 6:22.
Grass-human frailty-James 1:10-11; 1 Peter 1:24; Isaiah 40:7.
Grass, Green-earthly prosperity-Revelation 8:7; Revelation 9:4.
Hail-judgments direct from heaven-Revelation 11:19; Revelation 16:21 Harlot-corrupting system-Revelation 17:5; Isaiah 1:21.
Harvest-ingathering, judgment-Matthew 13:30; John 4:35; Revelation 14:15.
Head-supremacy of persons or places-Colossians 2:10; Revelation 17:9 Heart-seat of affection and sincerity-Romans 6:17; Php 1:7.
Heaven-highest seat of authority-Matthew 24:29; Revelation 8:10.
Hell ( Gehenna)-power of Satan-Matthew 23:15; James 3:6.
Hell (Hades)-lowest power of death-Matthew 16:8; Revelation 1:18.
Helmet-assurance of salvation-Ephesians 6:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8.
Honey-sweetness of nature-Revelation 10:9-10; Leviticus 2:11.
Horns-power and exaltation, kings-Luke 1:69; Revelation 17:12; Revelation 17:16.
Horse-imperial power in warfare-Revelation 6:2; Revelation 6:4-5; Revelation 6:8.
House-organized habitation-2 Corinthians 5:1; 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Peter 2:5.
Incense, odor-sweet savor to God-Revelation 5:8; Revelation 8:3-4.
Jasper divine glory displayed-Revelation 4:3; Revelation 21:11; Revelation 21:18.
Keys-authority to open and shut-Matthew 16:19; Revelation 1:18; Revelation 3:7.
Lamb-Christ as a rejected sufferer-John 1:29; Revelation 5:6; Revelation 5:12.
Lambs-the younger members of Christs flock-John 21:15; Isaiah 40:11 Lamp-light-bearer, individual or collective-Matthew 25:1; Revelation 1:20 Leaven-active and spreading evil-Matthew 13:33; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8.
Linen-practical righteousness, assumed or real-Revelation 18:16; Revelation 19:8.
Lion-royalty and strength-1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 5:5.
Locusts-devastating powers-Revelation 9:3; Revelation 9:7; Nahum 3:17.
Loins girded-attitude for energy and service-Ephesians 6:14; 1 Peter 1:13 Manna, Hidden-secret spiritual sustenance-Revelation 2:17.
Meat-nourishment of the inner man-Matthew 24:45; John 6:27; John 6:55.
Meat, strong-higher truths of Christianity-Hebrews 5:12; Hebrews 5:14.
Milk-elementary truths-1 Corinthians 3:2; Hebrews 5:12-13.
Moon-subordinate ruling power-Revelation 8:12; Revelation 12:1.
Mountain-settled political power-Revelation 6:14; Revelation 8:8; Revelation 16:20.
Night-present dark state of the world-Romans 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:7 Oil-the Holy Spirit-Matthew 25:3; Hebrews 1:9; 1 John 2:20.
Olive tree-fruit and testimony for God-Romans 2:17; Revelation 11:4.
Olive tree, wild-man as unfruitful to God-Romans 2:17; Romans 2:24, One-completeness, exclusiveness-1 Corinthians 12:11-14; Ephesians 4:4-6.
Ox or Calf-patient industry-Revelation 4:7; Ezekiel 1:10.
Palms-victory-John 12:13; Revelation 7:9.
Pearl-beauty and costliness-Matthew 7:6; Matthew 13:45; Revelation 21:21.
Pillar-support-Galatians 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:15; Revelation 3:12.
Purple-imperialism-Revelation 17:4; Revelation 18:12; Revelation 18:16.
Rain-vivifying refreshment from heaven-Hebrews 6:7; James 5:7.
Rainbow-God’s covenant as to the earth-Revelation 4:3; Revelation 10:1.
Red-bloodshed-Revelation 6:4; Revelation 12:3; Isaiah 63:2.
Reins inward thoughts and feelings-Revelation 2:23; Psalms 16:7.
Ring-honor, loving relationship-Luke 15:1-32; Luke 22:1-71Genesis 41:42.
River-streams of blessing-John 7:38; Revelation 22:1-2.
Rod-sign of authority-1 Corinthians 4:21; Revelation 2:27.
Salt-savor, preservation, purification-Mark 9:49-50; Colossians 4:6.
Salt, too much-judgments-Deuteronomy 29:23; Judges 9:45.
Scarlet-earthly grandeur-Revelation 17:3-4; Revelation 18:12; Revelation 18:16; Lamentations 4:5.
Scorpions-instruments of torment-Revelation 9:3; Revelation 9:5; Revelation 9:10; Ezekiel 2:6.
Sea-mass of the people unorganized-Revelation 7:1-3; Revelation 13:1.
Serpent--cunning, subtlety-Matthew 10:16; 2 Corinthians 11:3.
Seven-perfection in mystery-Rev. throughout.
Shadow-protection-Mark 4:32; Psalms 91:1.
Sheep-objects of God’s care-John 10:1-42.; 1 Peter 2:25.
Shepherd-guide, guardian--Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25.
Six-short of perfection-Revelation 13:18.* (*The ‘six’ wings in Revelation 4:8 are two threes.) Sleep-physical or moral death-1 Thessalonians 4:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:6-7.
Smoke-darkening influence-Revelation 9:2-18.
Snow-whiteness, purity-Matthew 28:3; Revelation 1:14.
Stars-subordinate powers-Mark 13:25; Revelation 1:16; Revelation 6:13.
Sun-supreme power-Revelation 1:16; Revelation 12:1; Revelation 16:8.
Supper-a closing feast-Luke 14:16; 1 Corinthians 11:20; Revelation 19:9; Revelation 19:17.
Swine -uncleanness-Matthew 7:6; 2 Peter 2:22.
Tabernacle-temporary habitation-2 Corinthians 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:4; 2 Peter 1:13.
Table-association, fellowship-Luke 22:30; 1 Corinthians 10:21.
Tares-false professors-Matthew 13:25-40.
Ten-full responsibility-Matthew 25:1; Revelation 17:12; Revelation 17:16.
Thorn-painful discipline-2 Corinthians 12:7; Numbers 33:55.
Three-adequate testimony-Luke 13:7; 1 John 5:7-8.
Thunder-God’s voice in judgment-Revelation 10:3-4; Psalms 29:3.
Travail-painful anxiety-Romans 8:22; Galatians 4:19.
Trees-eminent men or systems-Matthew 13:32; Revelation 8:7.
Twelve-administrative perfection-Matthew 19:28; Revelation 12:1.
Two-testimony-Mark 6:7; Revelation 11:4.
Vail-that which hides the glory-2 Corinthians 3:13-16; Hebrews 9:3; Hebrews 10:20.
Vine-fruit-bearers on earth-John 15:1; Revelation 14:19.
Vipers-concealed poisonous enemies-Matthew 3:7; Luke 3:7.
Virgins-the undefiled-2 Corinthians 2:2; Revelation 14:4.
Wall-security, exclusion-Ephesians 2:14; Revelation 21:12; Revelation 21:19.
Washing-cleansing morally-John 13:5-14; Ephesians 5:26.
Water-Holy Spirit, cleansing, the word-John 7:38; John 19:34; Ephesians 5:26 Waters-people, nations-Revelation 17:1; Revelation 17:15; Isaiah 8:7.
Well (Fountain)-source of blessing-John 4:14; Isaiah 12:3.
White-purity-Revelation 3:4-5;Revelation 3:18;Revelation 7:9;Revelation 7:13.
Widow-desolateness-1 Timothy 5:5; Revelation 18:7; Lamentations 1:1.
Wilderness-desolation-Revelation 12:6; Revelation 17:3; Isaiah 14:17.
Wind-unseen influence, good or evil-John 3:8; Acts 2:2; Revelation 7:1.
Winepress-crushing judgment-Revelation 14:19-20; Revelation 19:15.
Wolves-rapacious enemies-Matthew 7:15; John 10:12; Acts 20:29.
Yoke-service, bondage-Matthew 9:29-30Acts 15:10; Galatians 5:1.